MacLellan (McLellan) Tartan Collection
MacLellan Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacLellan with a Scottish tartan tied to Kirkcudbright and Galloway — the lords of Bombie of the south-west, under the memorable motto Think On.
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About the MacLellan Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacLellan as a Clan/Family tartan. The MacLellan sett is a handsome design of green and blue crossed with black and lifted by fine lines, a cool and dignified pattern of the south-west, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan MacLellan is an old clan of Galloway, long seated at Kirkcudbright, whose chiefs were the MacLellans of Bombie and Lords Kirkcudbright. The clan motto Think On — a reminder to the king of a promise kept — makes MacLellan tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
MacLellan Tartan Pattern and Colours
MacLellan tartan is recognised for its green and blue ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — cool, dignified colours of the Galloway country. Ancient shades appear softer and lighter, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
MacLellan Heritage
The MacLellans were a leading family of medieval Galloway, and by the 15th century no fewer than fourteen knights of the name held lands in the south-west. When Sir William MacLellan captured the leader of a band of robbers terrorising Galloway and carried his head to King James II on the point of his sword, the clan's forfeited lands were restored — and the motto Think On, with the crest of a Moor's head, recalls the deed.
Sir Thomas MacLellan of Bombie, a supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots, built MacLellan's Castle at Kirkcudbright, whose ivied ruins still stand. The family were raised to the peerage as Lords Kirkcudbright, but the title fell dormant when the last chief died in 1832, and the clan is today an armigerous clan. The MacLellan name remains proud of its long Galloway heritage.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacLellan and McLellan descendants, related families, Galloway and Kirkcudbright heritage lovers and anyone looking for a cool green and blue Scottish tartan with deep south-western meaning.
- ✓ MacLellan and McLellan family
- ✓ Galloway and Kirkcudbright roots
- ✓ Lords of Bombie heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear MacLellan Tartan
MacLellan tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
MacLellan Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacLellan tartan, the clan of Galloway and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the MacLellan tartan?
MacLellan is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a green and blue sett with black, of the Galloway country.
What is the MacLellan clan motto?
The MacLellan motto is Think On; the crest is a Moor's head on the point of a sword, recalling a famous deed before King James II.
Where is Clan MacLellan from?
From Galloway in the south-west, long seated at Kirkcudbright, where MacLellan's Castle still stands in ruin.
Who were the Lords Kirkcudbright?
The MacLellans of Bombie, chiefs of the clan, who were raised to the peerage as Lords Kirkcudbright; the title fell dormant in 1832.
Does Clan MacLellan have a chief?
It is an armigerous clan today, without a chief since the last Lord Kirkcudbright died in 1832.
Who can wear MacLellan tartan?
People with MacLellan or McLellan ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage can wear MacLellan tartan.
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